Standard Lemma guide

rangle

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɹæŋɡəl/ without æ-raising
  • [ˈɹæŋɡl̩] without æ-raising
  • /ˈɹeɪ̯ŋɡəl/ æ-raising
  • /ˈɹɛ̃ŋɡəl/ æ-raising
  • [ˈɹeɪ̯ŋɡl̩] æ-raising
  • [ˈɹɛ̃ŋɡl̩] æ-raising
  • rhymes with -æŋɡəl

1

noun

Meaning 1

Stones or gravel eaten by birds of prey to improve digestion; gastroliths

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To range about in an irregular manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, obsolete

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From range + -le (frequentative suffix).

Real reading context

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